“Police spoke to a 35-year-old old men and his 30-year-old wife, who were alleged to be in possession of a small quantity of white powder, believed to be cocaine.”

The couple have been charged with one count of Possess Prohibited Drug and are scheduled to appear in Waverley Local Court on 14 May.

Geoff Huegill in winning form at the Olympic pool in Homebush, Sydney. ‘Skippy’ won silver in the 4x100m medley relay and bronze in the 100m butterfly at the Sydney Olympics.Source: News Limited

Witnesses claimed Huegill and Hill were escorted from the Moet & Chandon lounge by police. A spokesman for Australian Turf Club, which operates Randwick Racecourse, declined to comment. “As this is a police matter,we have no comment,” he said.

After winning silver and bronze medals in the pool at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Heugill endured a much publicised weight battle that saw him reach 138kg. He blamed a poor lifestyle and excessive partying, before making an inspirational comeback, dropping 40kg, that delivered two gold medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Dehli.

Comeback king: Huegill wins the 50m butterfly final during the 2010 Australian championships in Sydney.Source: News Limited

Huegill failed to qualify for the London Olympics.

He is an ambassador for the Black Dog Institute which raises awareness about depression.

An ATC spokesman told The Daily Telegraph they do not tolerate illicit drugs at the race track.

“We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to illicit drug use.” The spokesman said.